Perodua Rusa

Perodua Rusa
A late-1990s/early 2000s Perodua Rusa (the original Rusa van).
Overview
Manufacturer	Perodua
Production	1996–present
Body and chassis
Class	Microvan
Body style	5-door van
Platform	FF layout
Related	Daihatsu Atrai Daihatsu Hijet
Powertrain
Engine	HD-C petrol engine, water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, 4-cycle, 16-valve, SOHC.
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Template:Auto mm
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Curb weight	Template:Auto kg — Template:Auto kg

The Perodua Rusa is a microvan manufactured by Malaysian automaker Perodua, and based on the Daihatsu Zebra and Daihatsu Hijet Maxx. Launched on March 6, 1996, with a 1.3 litre engine, followed by the 1.6 litre range on May 14, 1997, the Rusa is the first van to be produced by a Malaysian automotive company.

Three variations of Rusa vans are offered: The CX (1.3 litre, two seat version), the EX (1.3 litre, five seat version) and the GX (1.6 litre, seven seat version). The CX is primarily intended to serve as a freight vehicle, while the EX and GX are intended for private use. The van is also used by Malaysian police and fire fighting forces.

The vehicle's name "Rusa" is a Malay translation of "Deer". Later replaced by the Perodua logo, the van's original logo was a galloping deer.

External links

• The Rusa at the official Perodua website.
• The Perodua Rusa at perodua.co.uk, includes exterior and interior images of the van.
• Perodua Owner Club and Forums Website